Female Pain Paradigm

Pelvic pain in females is a common diagnosis, in that every female will experience pelvic pain at least once in her lifetime. There are many factors which influence pelvic pain in females. This one-hour course will serve as an introduction to the most common chronic pain conditions seen female patients in chiropractic practices. In addition, the pathophysiology of chronic pain and further insight regarding the biomechanics of the pelvis will be discussed.This course was presented in July 2017 by Dr. Kris Pertocco-Napuli and sponsored by Foot Levelers, Inc.

• •Identify the most common chronic pelvic pain conditions presented by female patients in chiropractic practice
• •Understand the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying chronic pain in the female pelvis
• •Analyze the biomechanical factors contributing to pelvic dysfunction and pain
• •Apply evidence-based assessment techniques for evaluating pelvic pain conditions
• •Recognize differential diagnosis considerations for chronic female pelvic pain
• •Develop appropriate chiropractic management strategies for common pelvic pain presentations